HGV Class 1 driver recruitment UK: C+E drivers and jobs
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Experienced and newly qualified Category C+E drivers for trunking, haulage, container and distribution work across the UK. Temporary, temp-to-perm or permanent, in as little as 24 to 72 hours.
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Hiring?
We supply vetted Class 1 drivers for:
Looking for work?
What you need:
- Full Category C+E licence
- Driver CPC (driver qualification card)
- Digital tachograph card
- Right to work in the UK and proof of address
What the
work looks like.
Where our Class 1 drivers work. These are the HGV Class 1 roles we fill most often.
Depot-to-depot runs, often on nights, on a fixed route.
Nights out in the cab, usually Monday to Friday, with night-out allowances.
Collections and deliveries to and from UK ports.
Store deliveries from regional distribution centres.
Varied loads and routes for hauliers across the UK.
Hazardous goods and tanker work for ADR-qualified drivers.
Checked before
day one.
Every driver is checked before their first shift, and everything is logged on our system.
C+E entitlement and endorsements checked with the DVLA.
Driver qualification card and digital tacho card verified.
Checked before any assignment, with expiry dates tracked.
Docking, port or Channel crossing cards where your site needs them.
HGV Class 1 driver recruitment UK
DROPP is a specialist HGV Class 1 recruitment agency supplying vetted Category C+E drivers to hauliers, distribution centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit for trunking, tramping, container, retail distribution and general haulage work, on days, nights and weekends, with temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent options.
Looking for HGV Class 1 jobs? We work with established clients across the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and South East, and support experienced drivers and new passes alike. See live jobs, or if you are hiring, see how we work with employers.
Good to know.
How quickly can you supply HGV Class 1 drivers?
In as little as 24 to 72 hours for most roles. For same-day or next-day cover, send a late-notice request and we will get straight on it.
What licence does an HGV Class 1 driver need?
A full Category C+E licence, a Driver CPC qualification card and a digital tachograph card. We check all three, plus a DVLA licence check, before a driver starts.
What is the difference between HGV Class 1 and Class 2?
Class 1 (C+E) drivers can drive articulated lorries, a tractor unit pulling a trailer. Class 2 (C) drivers drive rigid lorries over 7.5 tonnes. A Class 1 licence also covers Class 2 vehicles.
Do you supply Class 1 drivers for nights, weekends and peak periods?
Yes. We recruit for day, night and weekend shifts and can help you cover seasonal peaks, holidays and sickness.
Do you recruit newly qualified Class 1 drivers?
Yes. Some clients take new passes, and we match them with roles where they will get the right support.
Can a temporary Class 1 driver become permanent?
Yes. With temp to perm you can bring a driver onto your books when you are ready, and we match your pay rate so they move across with no loss of earnings.
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